Shaun Derry said that Cambridge United is his sole focus as reports linking him to Gillingham linger on for another week.

Despite already quashing the rumours last week, as he did with Chesterfield a few weeks before that, speculation about him joining the Sky Bet League One side has actually intensified.

This has especially been the case since Mansfield Town knocked back an approach from the Gills for their manager Steve Evans.

At time of writing Derry still is favourite with the bookies to take over, in a rather eclectic list including former Newcastle United player Nolberto Solano and more expected names like Graham Westley.

And when asked about the link, Derry said that he only deals in facts.

“It’s sticking around and rumours are circulating but I don’t deal in rumours, I deal in fact and the facts are we’re really looking forward to Saturday and the game [against Wycombe Wanderers]," he said.

"It’s part of the game now. There’s always constant speculation and rumour mills flying around.

“I had it as a player, so it has always followed me about throughout my career. I think everyone who knew me as a player knew my sole focus was on the club I represented, and the club I’m representing is Cambridge, so my sole focus is just making sure we are absolutely prepared for Saturday. I don’t let any kind of outside influence affect me.

“I have to make this perfectly clear, I’m the manager of Cambridge United until I’m told otherwise.

“I’m the head coach of Cambridge United and that’s all the information I need to give to anyone else.

“I lead the guys and I lead the team out and I lead everything that takes place on that training ground and all speculation is dealt with other people.”